Friday, October 16, 2020

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Oct 16, 2020

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Spy photos seem to confirm 'Warthog' name for Ford Bronco Raptor

A beefed up Ford Bronco Raptor prototype has been spotted on public roads wearing a piece of camouflage labeled "Warthog," our spies tell us. It certainly seems a bit odd for something so blatantly labeled to show up on a road-going test vehicle, but…

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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Review | More towing, same truck

The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are close siblings, and they're getting closer every year. One of the Sierra's previous standout features, the Multi-Pro tailgate, can now be found on the Silverado for 2021 , providing even fe…

2022 Chevrolet Silverado spy photos capture interior upgrades

Spy photographers managed to catch a glimpse of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado's interior in a prototype spotted in the wild. While its cabin surfaces were still extensively camouflaged, the photographer was able to capture the truck's screens peeking …

Limited-edition McLaren Elva receives heritage-laced Gulf livery

McLaren tapped into its vast racing heritage to create a Gulf-themed version of the limited-edition Elva. Its partnership with the Pennsylvania-based oil company began in the 1960s, and it continues to this day. Like every Gulf-colored car released …

Lotus Evija shown in John Player Special livery at Goodwood SpeedWeek

Goodwood SpeedWeek is here , and Lotus is using the event to highlight the upcoming Evija electric hypercar . Lotus is calling this the car's "public dynamic debut," which is relatively true, though the lack of a public audience at Goodwood does put a …

2020 Goodwood SpeedWeek livestream video | Watch the racing right here

Goodwood SpeedWeek is now live! Starting today, Goodwood has a series of events that you'll be able to watch live online. The racing will go through this Sunday, October 18, and you can catch the first day's events at the livestream video above. Exp…

Subaru Forester Luggage Test | Packing up our long-term family crossover

Our 2019 Subaru Forester long-term test car has been a pack rat for many of us on staff at Autoblog. We've stuffed in camping gear, tires, landscaping supplies and much more over a number of months. However, we haven't given it a proper luggage test …

BMW, Mini recall nearly every PHEV model built in 2020 due to fire risk

BMW is recalling a majority of the plug-in hybrid models it built in 2020 because their battery pack poses a fire risk. That's 4,509 vehicles covered by the campaign in the United States, including some made by Mini. The list of cars affected by thi…

Foxconn, the company that assembled your iPhone, unveils electric car chassis

Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics contract manufacturer that's best known for assembling Apple products, has rolled out an automotive EV platform, part of a push to become a manufacturer of electric-car components. At the unveiling in Taipei, Foxcon…

Takata shipped 9 million substandard seatbelts, even belts for child car seats

This 2016 photo shows child seats manufactured by Japanese auto parts maker Takata at an automaker's showroom in Tokyo. (Reuters) TOKYO — A former unit of bankrupt airbag maker Takata Corp shipped 9 million "substandard" seatbelts to car com…